The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-08-04
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Cleveland Leader. July 80.
The thousands of people who attend.
ed the races were pretty careful of their
coin of the aim, past experience
having, in many cases, proven an ex-
csllent instructor. Yet it is believed
that numerous robberies occurred and
the victims, being chagrined over their
loss, failed to report to the police. The
largest amount secured was taken
about O'Clock yesterday afternoon
from Mr.. P. H. Bean, the well known
horseman and auctioneer, of Ravenna,
0. Mr.. Bean has attended many race
meetings, and his experience has
teught him not to exhibit bis money
He witnessed the races yesterday, but
was very careful not to show the con
tents of long leather pocketbOok that
he carried on the inside pocket of his
vest. 1t was safe when the races clos.
ed, and in company with u thousand
more, Mr.. Bean rushed for q st. Clair
street car. He saw an empty seat and
started to get it. He was within few
feet of the conveyance when three
men barred his progress for second
Mr.. Bean stopped and was rudely
grssped by each arm. Before the sit
uation dawned upon him, third man
deity uubuttoned his vest, and quick
ly thrusting his hand into the pocket,
drew forth the long leather pocket
book. Mr.. Bean was then released,
and the pickpOckets scattered in three
directions. Mr.. Bean realized he had
been robbed, and kept his eyes fixed
on the man who had his wealth. The
fellow started fer the woods back of
the saloon opposite the racing grounds
Mr.. Bean cried out that he had been
robbed, and started after the thief
The race was rather uneven, as Mr..
Bean is past the middle point of life,
while the pursued seemed to be about
twenty-five years of age. Only two
men started in response to Mr.. Beams
cries, and they kept we'll to the rear.
The thief ran through the woods with
Mr.. Bean close on his heels. Sudden
ly the foremost in the race fell into q
mud puddle. He crawled and f1oun-
dered about in a desperate effort to
extricate himself, and just as he sue
ceeded his pursuer became entangled
In the same puddle. Mr.. Bean finally
got out and renewed the chase. The
thief ran until he came to high pick
ct fence. The palings were too tall to
scale, and the fugitive frantically en-.
ucdVOreu LO I0ar one Oh. just as ne
had accomplished his purpose, and
was half through the opening, Mr..
Bean came up and grasped the posses.
or of his money by the leg. He tho't
that he had him sure. But the two
men who had joined In the chase came
up. and taking hold of Mr.. Bean.
compelled him to release his grip ON
the thief in the fence. The trio then
fled and left Mr.. Bean standing alone
He was out of breath, and was unable
to continue the chase. The pocket
book contained $705 in cash and notes
to the value of 81 500, besides other
papers of importance to the owner on
ly. The notes are not negotiable, and
will prove valueless to the possessors
The police were given report of the
robbery, and will endeavOr to capture
the pick pockets. The man who took
the money is described as being about
twenty two or twenty-three years of
age, five feet eight inches in height,
with light sandy mustache. He was
dressed in light suit of clothes, and
wore light colored Derby hat The
descriptions of the other men were
not procured.